Disbursing
/dɪsˈbɜːrsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of paying out funds, especially by a public official or financial officer in accordance with legal or regulatory authority.
The disbursing of grant money is subject to strict audit controls.
Forms
- disburse
- disbursed
- disburses
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Commentary
Disbursing is commonly used as a gerund or present participle form of 'disburse' focusing on the ongoing act of payment; legal contexts often require documentation and authorization for disbursing funds.
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